I have two wild caught five lined skinks as well as a male and female fence lizard. Both the skinks and lizards were caught together in the Ozarks. Can these be kept together in a 20 gallon long tank?
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Can I keep 5 lined skinks with fence lizards?
beardad
Aug 06, 2003 11:11 PM
Replies (2)
Deke
Aug 07, 2003 02:44 AM
I'm not much on sizing vivariums in gallons, but from what i've heard, that will just about do for one of the pairs you have. If's not really advised to mix different species, so your best bet is to do some research on what size viv they both need, and work from there.
bengalensis
Aug 07, 2003 04:39 PM
A 20 gl is a bit small for even the 2 fence lizards by themselves, let alone all of those animals together. Even though they are from the same region, its just not advisable to house the two species together, especially in such tight confines. Why do it in the first place? If you dont have enough tanks to house them seperately, than maybe you shouldnt have them.
Not trying to be mean, just realistic. 
Best Regards,
Michelle
